Got You (Where I Want You)

The Flys

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"Got You (Where I Want You)" is the first single released from The Flys' second studio album, Holiday Man, as well as from the soundtrack to the 1998 film Disturbing Behavior. It reached a peak of No. 5 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart on December 19, 1998. In 2008, it was featured in the film Sex Drive.


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1998
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Hey, what's the point of this
Oh, hey, what's your favorite song
Maybe we could hum along

Well, I think you're smart
You sweet thing
Tell me your name
I'm dying here

Ah-ooh, got you where I want you, oh yeah
Ah-ooh, got you where I want you, oh, yeah

Hey, maybe just a smile
Oh, hey, did you know that I can dance
Could we talk for a while

Well, I think you're smart
You sweet thing
Tell me your sign
I'm dying here 

Ah-ooh, got you where I want you, yeah
Ah-ooh, got you where I want you
Where I want you, I want you, yeah

Suffer, suffer
Me don't get no rougher
Rub it up, baby girl, torture me like no other 
Suffer, suffer
Me don't get no rougher
When me rock me, baby, put me pain on me, lover

Suffer, suffer
Me don't get no rougher
Rub it up, baby girl, torture me like no other 
Suffer, suffer
Me don't get no rougher
When me rock me, baby, put me pain on me, lover

I think you're smart
You sweet thing
Tell me your name
I'm dying here

Ah-ooh (suffer, suffer, me don't get no rougher)
(Rub it up, baby girl, torture me like no other)
Got you where I want you (suffer, suffer, me don't get no rougher)
Yeah, I've got you where I want you (suffer, suffer, me don't get no rougher)
Yeah, I've got you where I want you, want you, want you

Got you where I want you
I've got you where I want you
Got you where I want you

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The Flys

The Flys were a British alternative rock band formed in 1994. They gained popularity with their hit single "Got You (Where I Want You)" in 1998. They released two studio albums before disbanding in 2002. more »

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Written by: ADAM PASKOWITZ, JAMES BOOK, NICK LUCERO, PETER PERDICHIZZI

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11 facts about this song

Release Details
"Got You (Where I Want You)" is the most popular song by the alternative rock band The Flys. It was released in 1998 as the lead single from their second studio album titled "Holiday Man."
Band Members
At the time of releasing "Got You (Where I Want You)," The Flys consisted of Adam Paskowitz (vocals), Josh Paskowitz (vocals), Peter Perdichizzi (guitars and vocals), James Book (bass), and Nick Lucero (drums). Adam and Josh are the sons of famous surfer Dorian "Doc" Paskowitz.
Chart Performance
It peaked at number 5 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart and number 17 on the Mainstream Rock Tracks chart.
Song Appearance
The song appeared in two major motion pictures in 1998, "Disturbing Behavior" and "The Faculty."
Disturbing Behavior
In the movie "Disturbing Behavior," Katie Holmes' character can be seen singing along to the song. The Flys also appear in a club scene performing the song.
Music Video
In the music video of the song, the band can be seen performing in a desolate, rocky desert landscape intermixed with scenes depicting a young woman.
Song Analysis
The song is considered a post-grunge track, characterized by its alternating loud and soft dynamics, catchy guitar hook, and passionate vocal deliveries.
Song Length
The song has a duration of approximately 5 minutes and 17 seconds in its album version.
Album Performance
"Holiday Man", the album that features "Got You (Where I Want You)," charted at number 111 on the Billboard 200, the band's first album to chart in the United States.
Follow-up
Despite the success of "Got You (Where I Want You)," The Flys were unable to replicate the song's success. Their next album, "Outta My Way," released in 2000, failed to chart.
Cover Versions
In 2019, American rock band Lost Kings covered "Got You (Where I Want You)" featuring singer Marc E. Bassy.

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